What resources are available at the GIS stations?

Two computers, color and black and white printers.  Printing is fee based.  Additional information is available at http://library.ttu.edu/ul/maps/lib_gis.php. Additionally more GIS materials are available at the Reference and Information Services Desk.

What types of spatial data sources are available in the Reference Room?

A list of spatial data sources is available on the internet web page http://library.ttu.edu/ul/maps/spatial_data.php

How do I use the software at the GIS stations?

Step-by-step instructions on using the different software at the GIS stations are available in the binder located at the Information Services Desk.

Who can use the GIS stations and what is the procedure for using the stations?

Access to the stations is available for graduate and undergraduate students, staff, faculty and others involved in GIS and related research or projects. Patrons need to contact staff members either at the Information Services or Reference Desk.

Can I reserve the stations in advance?

The GIS computers are on a first come first serve basis.  The computers are part of the lab though priority for the use of the computers goes to people who need to utilize the GIS software.

Can I download or install software on the GIS computer for my project?

At this time there is a restriction to the software that can be installed on the computers in the computer lab.  It is unlikely that any software will be able to be installed.

I'm experiencing a technical problem with the software and/or hardware.  What should I do?

Please do not attempt to troubleshoot these problems on your own. Contact the Engineering Librarian (2-2236x266) or Library IT Help desk (2-2220) immediately.

How do I get GIS software?

As TTU has an ESRI site license, current student, faculty or staff affiliated with Texas Tech University can load the software onto any Texas Tech owned computers. To get any of the ESRI products, please contact Raymond Espinoza in the ATLChttp://www.depts.ttu.edu/itts/software/esri/

How Do I get GIS training - There are 6 ways to learn GIS.

1. Start up the software, and read the manuals. 
2. Use the tutorial package that installs when you load the software. Provides tutorials on the basic operating procedures only.
3. Take a GIS course. (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/economicsandgeography/geog/TTU_GIS/)
   • Geography Program
     • GEOG 3300 / 5300: Geographic Information Systems
     • GEOG 3301 / 5301: Remote Sensing of the Environment
     • GEOG 4302 / 5302: Advanced Geographic Information Systems
     • GEOG 4400 / 5400: Topics in GIS
   • Geosciences
     • GEOL 3428 / 5428: GIS in Natural Science and Engineering
     • GEOL 4331 / 5341: Digital Imagery in Geosciences 
     • GEOL 4332 / 5342: Spatial Data Analysis and Modeling in Geosciences
   • Range, Wildlife and Fisheries Management
     • RWFM 4315: Spatial Analysis in Natural Resource Management
     • RWFM 4403: Air Photo Interpretation in Natural Resource Management
     • RWFM 5404: Aerial Terrain Analysis
     • RWFM 6303: Imagery Interpretation for Natural Resource Management
     • RWFM 6305: Geospatial Technologies in Natural Resource Management
   • Plant and Soil Science 
     • PSS 6301: Quantitative Agricultural Remote Sensing
4. Take online courses via ESRI’s online campushttp://campus.esri.com/. Sample online courses include:

• Introduction to ArcView GIS
• Introduction to ArcView Spatial Analyst
• Introduction to ArcView Network Analyst
• Introduction to ArcView 3D Analyst
• Introduction to Visual Basic for ESRI Software
• Programming with Avenue
• Attend a GIS workshop conducted by ATLC

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